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Mar. 31, 2015 — Scientists have discovered why the first buds of spring come increasingly earlier as the climate changes. As the climate changes the sweet spot for seeds comes earlier in the year, so first flowers ... full story

Mar. 20, 2015 — Inside every seed is the embryo of a plant, and in most cases also a storage of food needed to power initial growth of the young seedling. New work identifies biochemical pathways necessary for ... full story

Mar. 20, 2015 — A plant scientist has called for the United Nations to guarantee free and open access to plant DNA sequences to enable scientists to continue work to sustainably intensify world food ... full story

Mar. 17, 2015 — Whirling seeds are produced by many plants today, such as maples, but the first to try them were the conifers 270 million years ago. Fossils reveal that those early conifers had winged seeds of ... full story

Mar. 17, 2015 — A genetic study of papaya sex chromosomes reveals that the hermaphrodite version of the plant, which is of most use to growers, arose as a result of human selection, most likely by the ancient Maya ... full story

Mar. 16, 2015 — The warm soft folds of the intestines are teeming with thousands of species of bacteria that help break down food, synthesize vitamins, regulate weight and resist infection. If they're so key to ... full story

Mar. 3, 2015 — Rather than just waiting patiently for any pollinator that comes their way to start the next generation of seeds, some plants appear to recognize the best suitors and 'turn on' to increase the chance ... full story

Feb. 26, 2015 — A new method for the conservation of the genetic diversity of forest trees will see its launch on 26 February 2015, as forest tree seeds are for the first time stored in the Svalbard Global Seed ... full story

Feb. 24, 2015 — Previous studies have shown that the extracts from seeds of the Moringa oleifera tree can be used for water purification. In a new study, researchers show that the Moringa seeds can also be used for ... full story

Feb. 13, 2015 — As much as 75 percent of global seed diversity in staple food crops is held and actively used by a wide range of small farmholders -- workers of less than three to seven acres -- with the rest in ... full story

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Guinea Salt Producers Switch to Making Solar Salt

AFP (Mar. 18, 2015) — For years salt producers in coastal Guinea have relied on burning mangrove wood to extract salt from salt brine. But a new technique that uses the sun and wind is helping producers to make more cost-effective, sustainable salt. Duration: 02:09
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Elephant Patrols Seek to Protect Indonesia's Rainforests

AFP (Feb. 11, 2015) — Indonesian men ride on Sumatran elephants as they patrol though dense jungle in the west of the tropical archipelago, warriors on the front line of the fight against illegal logging and poaching. Duration: 01:09
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How to Make a Pineapple, Dates and Chia Seeds Smoothie

Rumble (Jan. 20, 2015) — Learn how to make a pineapple, dates and chia seeds smoothie in only a minute! Check out &apos;1 recette 1 minute&apos; to see more recipes and cooking techniques. Music: Courtesy of Audio Network.
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All Seeds News

Mar. 31, 2015 — Scientists have discovered why the first buds of spring come increasingly earlier as the climate changes. As the climate changes the sweet spot for seeds comes earlier in the year, so first flowers ... full story

Mar. 20, 2015 — Inside every seed is the embryo of a plant, and in most cases also a storage of food needed to power initial growth of the young seedling. New work identifies biochemical pathways necessary for ... full story

Mar. 20, 2015 — A plant scientist has called for the United Nations to guarantee free and open access to plant DNA sequences to enable scientists to continue work to sustainably intensify world food ... full story

Mar. 17, 2015 — Whirling seeds are produced by many plants today, such as maples, but the first to try them were the conifers 270 million years ago. Fossils reveal that those early conifers had winged seeds of ... full story

Mar. 17, 2015 — A genetic study of papaya sex chromosomes reveals that the hermaphrodite version of the plant, which is of most use to growers, arose as a result of human selection, most likely by the ancient Maya ... full story

Mar. 16, 2015 — The warm soft folds of the intestines are teeming with thousands of species of bacteria that help break down food, synthesize vitamins, regulate weight and resist infection. If they're so key to ... full story

Mar. 12, 2015 — Although there is no universal standard definition of a super seed or superfruit, they are often described as providing a number of nutrients and health benefits all in one package. A new article ... full story

Mar. 10, 2015 — New industrial processing techniques are enabling us to obtain valuable proteins, antioxidants and oils from salmon and rapeseed waste. These extracts can be used in health foods, nutritional ... full story

Mar. 9, 2015 — A study evaluated the establishment rate and species composition over 3 years of a turf stand seeded with different ratios of kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass maintained as a lawn. The ... full story

Mar. 3, 2015 — Rather than just waiting patiently for any pollinator that comes their way to start the next generation of seeds, some plants appear to recognize the best suitors and 'turn on' to increase ... full story

Feb. 26, 2015 — A new method for the conservation of the genetic diversity of forest trees will see its launch on 26 February 2015, as forest tree seeds are for the first time stored in the Svalbard Global Seed ... full story

Feb. 24, 2015 — Previous studies have shown that the extracts from seeds of the Moringa oleifera tree can be used for water purification. In a new study, researchers show that the Moringa seeds can also be used for ... full story

Feb. 13, 2015 — As much as 75 percent of global seed diversity in staple food crops is held and actively used by a wide range of small farmholders -- workers of less than three to seven acres -- with the rest in ... full story

Feb. 12, 2015 — For the first time, grape seeds from the Byzantine era have been found. These grapes were used to produce "the Wine of the Negev" -- one of the finest and most renowned wines in the whole ... full story

Feb. 9, 2015 — Botanists have found two fungal species that prevent the spread of common seed infections that can decimate crops. Around six times as many barley plants inoculated with these natural fungal ... full story

Jan. 29, 2015 — It was Christmas Eve, but the streets of Freetown – the capital of Sierra Leone – were eerily silent. Families and friends did not meet for the traditional dinner to feast on Jollof Rice, a ... full story

Jan. 27, 2015 — Data is being collected to support the production of a crop that is new to the state of Mississippi -- sesame. Existing grower information is limited, but interest in the crop appears to be ... full story

Jan. 13, 2015 — Weeds would have a tough time competing against crops such as corn, grains and beans if farmers were to alter their sowing patterns, experts say. "Our results demonstrate that weed control in ... full story

Jan. 6, 2015 — Scientists have looked into the diminutive world of seed beetles in Xinjiang, China, to reveal a diversity of 19 species for the region, four of which are new records for the ... full story

Jan. 5, 2015 — Past research has examined how environmental and genetic factors affect plant life stages individually, but a new study models how the three stages (seed, vegetative, and reproductive) interact with ... full story

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